Aug 11 (Reuters) - Chinese battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology (300750.SZ) said on Monday it had suspended production at a major lithium mine, sparking a surge in lithium futures and miners' share prices, amid a broader crackdown on overcapacity.

Battery giant CATL has suspended operations at its Jianxiawo lithium mine in Jiangxi province for at least three months.

China’s electric vehicle (EV) battery industry is facing a powerful shake-up. The world’s largest battery maker, CATL, has stopped production at one of its biggest lithium mines, the Jianxiawo mine, after its permit expired.